US Bridges

Rye Valley Lane over Dixie Creek

Good

Baker County, Oregon · 0.3 MI W JCT FAI-84 · Structure no. 19803 111900025

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rye Valley Lane over Dixie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rye Valley Lane over Dixie Creek in Baker County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2025. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRye Valley Lane
CrossesDixie Creek
Location0.3 MI W JCT FAI-84
RouteCounty Highway C1119
StateOregon
Coordinates44.44549, -117.33142
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating61.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2020)
Projected traffic47 by 2025
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rye Valley Lane over Dixie Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rye Valley Lane over Dixie Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rye Valley Lane over Dixie Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rye Valley Lane over Dixie Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rye Valley Lane over Dixie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.